Starter hobby kits by age

Drawing

Pencils, paper and a reason to fill the next page.

Ages 10–15

1 starting pointChoose a stage

Watercolor painting

From first color mixes to building a watercolor palette.

Ages 6–12

1 starting pointChoose a stage

Clay modeling

Shape a first figure, then try more tools and detail.

Ages 10–15

1 starting pointChoose a stage

Jewelry making

Make something to wear, with supplies suited to the maker.

Ages 6–12

1 starting pointChoose a stage

Sewing

Start with simple stitches and choose a project to grow into.

Ages 12–15

1 starting pointChoose a stage

Weaving & textile art

Try yarn, texture and a piece to keep.

Ages 10–15

1 starting pointChoose a stage

Trains & model railways

Build a first railway or settle into a more detailed layout.

Ages 7–13

1 starting pointChoose a stage

Marble runs

Build a route, test it and change where the marble goes.

Ages 10–15

1 starting pointChoose a stage

Nature journaling

Look closely, record a discovery and take another look.

Ages 10–15

1 starting pointChoose a stage

Microscopy

Choose the tools for a closer look at small things.

Ages 10–14

1 starting pointChoose a stage

Music making

Find an instrument and a starting point for playing.

Ages 10–15

1 starting pointChoose a stage

Gardening

Choose a first planting project and the tools to care for it.

Ages 10–15

1 starting pointChoose a stage